IDEA NORTH MISSION ACADEMY

www.ideapublicschools.org/our-schools/idea-north-mission

Charter School 719 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

IDEA North Mission Academy is a tuition-free public charter school located in Mission, Texas, and is part of the extensive IDEA Public Schools network. Known for its rigorous college-preparatory curriculum, the school focuses on ensuring that all students, regardless of their background, are prepared for success in college and beyond. The academy typically serves students in lower grade levels, emphasizing early literacy, foundational mathematics, and the development of core values such as integrity, hard work, and persistence.

The campus culture at IDEA North Mission is defined by a structured environment designed to maximize academic outcomes. Through a combination of small-group instruction, personalized learning plans, and extended school days, the academy aims to bridge achievement gaps and foster a "college-for-all" mindset from an early age. By integrating high academic expectations with consistent mentorship and parental involvement, the school seeks to prepare its students not only for high school transition but for long-term career and leadership roles in their communities.

719

Total Students

34.8

Full-Time Teachers

20.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

92.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for IDEA NORTH MISSION ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	24
Hispanic	690
Black	2
Asian	1
Two or More	2

Hispanic
690 (96.0%)
White
24 (3.3%)
Black
2 (0.3%)
Two or More
2 (0.3%)
Asian
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	IDEA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone:	(956)424-4300
Website:	http://www.ideapublicschools.org/our-schools/idea-north-mission
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	719
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	656
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 85

Grade 1 127

Grade 2 116

Grade 3 118

Grade 4 134

Grade 5 139